Which statement is NOT part of the standard guidelines for crime scene photography?

• A. Fill the frame
• B. Maximize the depth of field
• C. Rotate the lens between shots to capture different angles
• D. Keep the film plane parallel

Answer: (C)

The idea behind good crime scene photography is keeping perspective and scale consistent across all images so measurements and comparisons are reliable. Filling the frame helps ensure crucial details aren’t lost and keeps the evidence prominent in the shot. Maximizing depth of field makes sure both close and distant features stay in focus, which is vital when documenting items that may be examined later. Keeping the film plane parallel to the scene minimizes perspective distortion, so distances and shapes in the photos reflect the real arrangement of evidence.

Rotating the lens between shots isn't part of standard guidelines because changing the lens alters magnification and field of view from shot to shot. That creates mismatched perspectives and scales, making it hard to compare images or reconstruct the scene accurately. To capture different angles while preserving consistency, you reposition the camera or move around and keep a consistent focal length and orientation, rather than rotating the lens in place.